Thursday just wasn't the day for Sparta's offense. They came up short against the Red Bud Musketeers on Thursday, falling 6-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since April 18, 2024.
Sparta saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addy Miller, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Sparta has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season. As for Red Bud, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sparta will head out to square off against Marissa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Red Bud, they will venture away from home to face off against Belleville East at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Musketeers 3.8, the Lancers 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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